ProForm 500 F Owners Manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manu-
al for future reference.
Serial Number Decal
(on underside of
frame)
Model No. PFEL54907.0
Serial No. 
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
QUESTIONS?
As a manufacturer, we are commit-
ted to providing complete customer
satisfaction. If you have questions,
or if parts are damaged or missing,
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE
STORE; please contact Customer
Care.
IMPORTANT: You must note...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . ....

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1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. Keep your elliptical exerciser...

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®500 F
elliptical exerciser. The 500 F elliptical exerciser pro-
vides a wide array of features designed to make your
workouts at home more effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser.If you have ques-
tions after reading this manual, please see the front
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-tacting us. The model...

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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons.Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the
included hex keys, assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver                   , an adjustable 
wrench                   , and a rubber mallet                    .
As you assemble the...

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1.
Attach a Wheel (8) to one side of the Frame (1)
with an M10 x 35mm Shoulder Screw (57).
Attach the other Wheel in the same way.
2. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Pivot Axle (41). Then, insert the
Pivot Axle through the Frame (1).
Apply a small amount of grease to a 16mm
Wave Washer (66). Slide the Wave Washer
onto the right side of the Pivot Axle (41).
Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (37), which is
marked with an “R” sticker. Slide the Right
Upper Body Arm onto the Pivot...

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4. Orient the Upright Cover (5) and the Upright (3)
as shown. While another person holds the
Upright Cover and the Upright near the Frame
(1), insert the Wire Harness (73) upward
through the Upright Cover and the Upright. Tip:
Use an elastic band or a piece of tape to pre-
vent the Wire Harness from falling into the
Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (73)
during this step.Insert the Upright (3) through
the Upright Cover (5) into the Frame (1). Then,
slide the Upright Cover upward and attach...

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66. While another person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (3), connect the console wire to
the Wire Harness (73). Insert the excess wire
downward into the Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this
step.Slide the Upright Cover (5) upward to the
top of the Upright (3). Attach the Console (4)
and the Upright Cover to the Upright with four
M4 x 19mm Screws (75).
Console
Wire
73
75
3
5
4
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (73)
during this step
Hexagonal
Holes
7. Identify the...

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76
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88. Tighten the three Feet (9) into the underside of
the Track (2).
Orient the Track (2) and the Track Cover (7) as
shown. Attach the Track Cover to the Track with
four M4 x 50mm Screws (76).
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9. Insert the Track (2) into the Frame (1). Attach
the Track with two M8 x 50mm Button Screws
(65), two M8 x 16mm Button Screws (53), and
two M8 x 25mm Washers (54). 

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37
Grease
3858
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46
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71
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11. Apply a generous amount of grease to the axle
on the Right Upper Body Arm (37) and to the
right Crank Arm (31).
Apply a small amount of grease to two 19mm
Wave Washers (71). Slide one Wave Washer
onto the Right Upper Body Arm (37); slide the
other Wave Washer onto the right Crank Arm
(31).
Identify the Right Pedal Leg (38) and Right Link
Arm (39) assembly, which is marked with an “R”
sticker. Orient the assembly as shown.
At the same time and with the help of...